list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Winter Light on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Winter_Light/38595/default.aspx Title: Winter Light
Year: 1962
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Plot: The Winter Light is the second in a trilogy of dramas by acclaimed Swedish director Ingmar Bergman that explores religious faith and doubts in a visceral, visual, and provocative manner. The first, Through a Glass Darkly, was an international success and heralded this new phase in the director's career. This compelling drama is set within a three-hour period on a Sunday afternoon in November, and begins when the local pastor, Tomas Ericsson (Gunnar Bjornstrand), is finishing his sermon. As of late, Pastor Ericsson has watched his congregation dwindle to a minimal level. Among the remaining parishioners is Marta (Ingrid Thulin) a plain-looking schoolteacher who has long been in love with the pastor. Meanwhile, fisherman Jonas (Max von Sydow) is anxiety-ridden over the nuclear power of the Communist Chinese, but Pastor Ericsson cannot help him, saddled with some overwhelming spiritual dilemmas of his own. As Ericsson struggles with his demons and faces Marta's unwanted (and to him, repugnant) romantic attentions, some hints of the qualities of God begin to surface. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
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]]>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:36:03 GMTWinter Light1962Ingmar BergmanThe Winter Light is the second in a trilogy of dramas by acclaimed Swedish director <a href="/players/P____81548/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ingmar Bergman</a> that explores religious faith and doubts in a visceral, visual, and provocative manner. The first, <a href=/films/35001/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Through a Glass Darkly</a>, was an international success and heralded this new phase in the director's career. This compelling drama is set within a three-hour period on a Sunday afternoon in November, and begins when the local pastor, Tomas Ericsson (Gunnar Bjornstrand), is finishing his sermon. As of late, Pastor Ericsson has watched his congregation dwindle to a minimal level. Among the remaining parishioners is Marta (<a href="/players/P____70885/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ingrid Thulin</a>) a plain-looking schoolteacher who has long been in love with the pastor. Meanwhile, fisherman Jonas (<a href="/players/P____69424/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Max von Sydow</a>) is anxiety-ridden over the nuclear power of the Communist Chinese, but Pastor Ericsson cannot help him, saddled with some overwhelming spiritual dilemmas of his own. As Ericsson struggles with his demons and faces Marta's unwanted (and to him, repugnant) romantic attentions, some hints of the qualities of God begin to surface. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide9Taggedy Taggged (6-10)24234http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t34162xprth.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Winter_Light/38595/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/risselada/archive/2009/9/24/44012.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 9/24/2009 2:37:24 PM
Body: This is the first film I've seen by director Larisa Shepitko Voskhozhdeniye (The Ascent) Discovering films like this is one of the greatest joys in life. Films that are so transcendent that they are able to fully reflect the completeness of the human condition in whatever aspect of life they are depicting. I'm also a sucker for stark winter landscapes. There's something about the starkness, bleakness, and danger of it all that seems to open everything up, take it to the edge, and lay it bare. Like Fargo, or Winter Light, or the final installment of the Human Condition (good name) series. Just having that landscape is by no means a given for a great movie though (was just recently disappointed by Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors), if anything it gets me in a certain mood that now must be fulfilled. The main themes have to do with how important are certain causes. What causes are worth dying for. When is a cause more important than the self or other people. When is it the other way around. Emotional and sometimes impossible decisions to make. The emotions here are so powerful. The acting fantastic. The faces so real. What a disappointment to learn after watching this movie that the director was killed in a car crash just shortly before beginning her next work after this. Thank goodness she made a few others before this that I will surely be checking out. Rating: 10/10
]]>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:37:24 GMTRisseladaRisselada Blog9/24/2009 2:37:24 PMThis is the first film I've seen by director Larisa Shepitko Voskhozhdeniye (The Ascent) Discovering films like this is one of the greatest joys in life. Films that are so transcendent that they are able to fully reflect the completeness of the human condition in whatever aspect of life they are depicting. I'm also a sucker for stark winter landscapes. There's something about the starkness, bleakness, and danger of it all that seems to open everything up, take it to the edge, and lay it bare. Like Fargo, or Winter Light, or the final installment of the Human Condition (good name) series. Just having that landscape is by no means a given for a great movie though (was just recently disappointed by Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors), if anything it gets me in a certain mood that now must be fulfilled. The main themes have to do with how important are certain causes. What causes are worth dying for. When is a cause more important than the self or other people. When is it the other way around. Emotional and sometimes impossible decisions to make. The emotions here are so powerful. The acting fantastic. The faces so real. What a disappointment to learn after watching this movie that the director was killed in a car crash just shortly before beginning her next work after this. Thank goodness she made a few others before this that I will surely be checking out. Rating: 10/10 http://www.spout.com/groups/B_Movies/Re_No_sir_I_don_t_like_it/588/29250/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 5/15/2008 5:04:49 PM
Body: [quote user="csprague"]I think i feel that way about The Decalogue, but don't tell Paul. I also feel that way about a lot of more "transcendental" films I have been subjected to, such as Early Summer and Winter Light. In the end, I am glad I saw them, but really they aren't films that I would say "yeah, let's watch it again!"[/quote] Woah! The Decalogue and Winter Light are both fantastic! That makes me want to see Early Summer too now! I know what you are saying about the "Yeah let's watch it again!" thing. But Winter Light is at least one I wouldn't mind watching again every few years. As opposed to some movies that I think are just as good but I could probably watch them a couple times a year and still enjoy them.
]]>Thu, 15 May 2008 21:04:49 GMTRisseladaB Movies5/15/2008 5:04:49 PM[quote user="csprague"]I think i feel that way about The Decalogue, but don't tell Paul. I also feel that way about a lot of more "transcendental" films I have been subjected to, such as Early Summer and Winter Light. In the end, I am glad I saw them, but really they aren't films that I would say "yeah, let's watch it again!"[/quote] Woah! The Decalogue and Winter Light are both fantastic! That makes me want to see Early Summer too now! I know what you are saying about the "Yeah let's watch it again!" thing. But Winter Light is at least one I wouldn't mind watching again every few years. As opposed to some movies that I think are just as good but I could probably watch them a couple times a year and still enjoy them. http://www.spout.com/groups/B_Movies/Re_No_sir_I_don_t_like_it/588/29242/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: csprague
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Post Date: 5/15/2008 3:49:14 PM
Body: [quote user="SkyPilot"] You know the horse from Ren and Stimpy? MISTER HORSE: Hmmm... (rubs chin with hoof, wags tail) No sir, I don't like it. That's what I'm like when I wonder if I liked Eraserhead. I recently saw it for the third time. It was showing in an independent movie theatre, and there was a guy in the lobby trying to decide if he should see it. He asked me, "Is it good?" "Not really, but you'll never forget it." "That's what everyone's saying!" he said. Have you guys had movie experiences like this? Do you have a name for them? And why do I keep watching Eraserhead if I can't even say I like it? Circle of Iron is a little like this for me too, though I have more fun watching that movie than Eraserhead. I struggle for the metaphors to describe what it's like for me to watch Circle of Iron... It's like drinking celery-flavored pop, then burping a little bit of warm soda back into my mouth, and then laughing. [/quote] mmmm celery flavored pop. That sounds absolutely disgusting. I think i feel that way about The Decalogue, but don't tell Paul. I also feel that way about a lot of more "transcendental" films I have been subjected to, such as Early Summer and Winter Light. In the end, I am glad I saw them, but really they aren't films that I would say "yeah, let's watch it again!"
]]>Thu, 15 May 2008 19:49:14 GMTcspragueB Movies5/15/2008 3:49:14 PM[quote user="SkyPilot"] You know the horse from Ren and Stimpy? MISTER HORSE: Hmmm... (rubs chin with hoof, wags tail) No sir, I don't like it. That's what I'm like when I wonder if I liked Eraserhead. I recently saw it for the third time. It was showing in an independent movie theatre, and there was a guy in the lobby trying to decide if he should see it. He asked me, "Is it good?" "Not really, but you'll never forget it." "That's what everyone's saying!" he said. Have you guys had movie experiences like this? Do you have a name for them? And why do I keep watching Eraserhead if I can't even say I like it? Circle of Iron is a little like this for me too, though I have more fun watching that movie than Eraserhead. I struggle for the metaphors to describe what it's like for me to watch Circle of Iron... It's like drinking celery-flavored pop, then burping a little bit of warm soda back into my mouth, and then laughing. [/quote] mmmm celery flavored pop. That sounds absolutely disgusting. I think i feel that way about The Decalogue, but don't tell Paul. I also feel that way about a lot of more "transcendental" films I have been subjected to, such as Early Summer and Winter Light. In the end, I am glad I saw them, but really they aren't films that I would say "yeah, let's watch it again!" http://www.spout.com/blogs/dibot/archive/2008/3/15/26251.aspx Post By: dibot
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Post Date: 3/15/2008 6:11:41 PM
Body: Always, always behind I am. The weekend before the Oscars, I made a desperate attempt to catch up on the nominated films. I quite enjoyed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, even though the film was almost as long as its name. Casey Affleck ("Gone Baby Gone")once again shows he's the real actor in the family. Gorgeous cinematography, the ever glorious Sam Rockwell ("Snow Angels"), and an interesting look at how a man can chose to betray his idol complete the package. In the Valley of Elah wore on my patience almost from the first scene. Of course, Tommy Lee Jones ("No Country for Old Men") and Susan Sarandon ("Enchanted") were awesome, but Charlize Theron ("Aeon Flux") is as drab as the scenery. The story should have been interesting, if not tense. A soldier disappears from base after returning from Iraq and his father goes to look for him. And it sort of tries for a message. But I blame Paul Haggis ("Crash"). Just because. Into the Wild made me equally crazy. First, I just can't relate. I don't understand abandoning everything and going to live in the wilderness. Especially not even prepared with some boots. And then some random editing that did not bring the story together. Add in some horrible, pretentious voice over from Jena Malone ("The Go-Getter"), who I cannot stand, and you've got a giant, annoying mess. Eddie Vedder does some excellent songs, and Hal Holbrook ("Shade") almost broke my heart. But those two things alone do not a good film make. And not related to the Oscars... Winter Light continues the slowest marathon ever. And by slow, I don't mean the films (though sometimes they are), I mean me. In this masterpiece, director Ingmar Bergman ("Saraband") totally depressed me with an examination of a village priest who seems to have lost his faith. The emotions are real, painful and cold. The shadows and close-ups glorious. But I felt a sadness all day.
]]>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:11:41 GMTdibotdibot Blog3/15/2008 6:11:41 PMAlways, always behind I am. The weekend before the Oscars, I made a desperate attempt to catch up on the nominated films. I quite enjoyed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, even though the film was almost as long as its name. Casey Affleck (&quot;Gone Baby Gone&quot;)once again shows he&#39;s the real actor in the family. Gorgeous cinematography, the ever glorious Sam Rockwell (&quot;Snow Angels&quot;), and an interesting look at how a man can chose to betray his idol complete the package. In the Valley of Elah wore on my patience almost from the first scene. Of course, Tommy Lee Jones (&quot;No Country for Old Men&quot;) and Susan Sarandon (&quot;Enchanted&quot;) were awesome, but Charlize Theron (&quot;Aeon Flux&quot;) is as drab as the scenery. The story should have been interesting, if not tense. A soldier disappears from base after returning from Iraq and his father goes to look for him. And it sort of tries for a message. But I blame Paul Haggis (&quot;Crash&quot;). Just because. Into the Wild made me equally crazy. First, I just can&#39;t relate. I don&#39;t understand abandoning everything and going to live in the wilderness. Especially not even prepared with some boots. And then some random editing that did not bring the story together. Add in some horrible, pretentious voice over from Jena Malone (&quot;The Go-Getter&quot;), who I cannot stand, and you&#39;ve got a giant, annoying mess. Eddie Vedder does some excellent songs, and Hal Holbrook (&quot;Shade&quot;) almost broke my heart. But those two things alone do not a good film make. And not related to the Oscars... Winter Light continues the slowest marathon ever. And by slow, I don&#39;t mean the films (though sometimes they are), I mean me. In this masterpiece, director Ingmar Bergman (&quot;Saraband&quot;) totally depressed me with an examination of a village priest who seems to have lost his faith. The emotions are real, painful and cold. The shadows and close-ups glorious. But I felt a sadness all day. http://www.spout.com/blogs/chesterfilms/archive/2007/5/25/9309.aspx Post By: chesterfilms
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Post Date: 5/25/2007 4:37:49 AM
Body: Winter light is a film so beautiful in every way. Amazing performances in this one. Photographed by Bergman regular, Sven Nykvist, the composition of the shots tell much of the story. Many scenes are given power because of the lighting alone. I always find it frightening when a man of God loses his faith. To turn your back on everything he has built his life on? Like Wild Strawberries, I find that this film ends with hope. The best scene where a man questions The Pastor about the last moments of Jesus's life, and compares the physical pain to the pain of being forsaken by God. God's silence must be the most painful experience.
]]>Fri, 25 May 2007 08:37:49 GMTchesterfilmschesterfilms Blog5/25/2007 4:37:49 AMWinter light is a film so beautiful in every way. Amazing performances in this one. Photographed by Bergman regular, Sven Nykvist, the composition of the shots tell much of the story. Many scenes are given power because of the lighting alone. I always find it frightening when a man of God loses his faith. To turn your back on everything he has built his life on? Like Wild Strawberries, I find that this film ends with hope. The best scene where a man questions The Pastor about the last moments of Jesus&#39;s life, and compares the physical pain to the pain of being forsaken by God. God&#39;s silence must be the most painful experience. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/love/MemberTagFilms.aspxlove
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